County Announces Deadline to Apply for Neighborhood Minigrants

News Report

The deadline for neighborhood associations to apply for minigrants up to $2,500 for fiscal year 2013 is Friday, Aug. 17, at 5 p.m. The minigrants are used by associations to fund projects that improve communities and increase civic involvement. 

Applications for the minigrants are available on the county’s website. Recipients will be notified by Nov. 30.

These minigrants support community projects in neighborhoods located in unincorporated areas of the county, and the cities of Plant City, Tampa, and Temple Terrace. Previous grant-funded projects include shrub and flower planting, subdivision entrance signs, playground equipment, neighborhood festivals, crime watch programs, websites, newsletters and education activities.

Completed applications may be dropped off or mailed to the Office of Neighborhood Relations, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., first floor,Tampa, FL 33602, or faxed to 813-276-2621.

The Minigrant Program was established in 1988 by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners to improve and revitalize communities, and strengthen neighborhood associations.

For more information, call 813-272-5860.